🚨Client News! Two more clients added to our roster

NEW YORK – April 3, 2025 – Defy the Odds (DTO), a startup launchpad for early-stage

entrepreneurs and business leaders in the gaming and technology sectors, today announced the expansion of its startup portfolio with the addition of two new clients: THNDR and CompliancePlay AI.

Defy the Odds is working with these startups to foster new relationships, expand networks and help them gain a deeper understanding of the gaming industry to achieve success.

• THNDR is a next-generation competitive gaming platform and suite of developer tools for powering mobile games and applications with real-world value.

• CompliancePlay AI has built the first LLM (Large Language Model) for gambling regulation -- think chatGPT for compliance professionals.

  
  

Defy the Odds is actively looking to expand its reach and impact by partnering with new incubators, accelerators, educators and industry leaders who share their same passion for fostering innovation and working with some of the most promising start-ups in the gaming sector. They also aim to support and educate investors about the gaming industry’s growth potential, ensuring they are well-equipped to navigate this fast-growing market.

“We couldn’t be happier with the rapid growth we’ve experienced in working with so many innovative early-stage startups like THNDR and CompliancePlay AI,” said Paris Smith, co-founder of Defy the Odds. “We’re now at a stage where we want to team up with the best partners in the category that can provide real added value to our clients. Those who can offer important resources, talent, new customer opportunities, capital and valuable insights will create more successful outcomes.”

For more information regarding Defy the Odds, please visit: https://www.dtolaunchpad.com/.

ABOUT DEFY THE ODDS:

Defy the Odds is a startup launchpad dedicated to redefining innovation within the iGaming industry. By offering a comprehensive suite of services—including community building, mentorship and networking opportunities—we aim to bridge the gap between groundbreaking ideas and tangible opportunities, addressing the success disparity faced by new founders. With a leadership team boasting over seven decades of combined experience in iGaming and sports betting, we are committed to fostering

inclusion and empowering the next generation of industry leaders.